Click on the answer choice which indicates the number of major details in each selection. Notice that the main idea is enclosed in **two asterisks** in each case.
In 1922, archaeologist Howard Carter discovered a treasure in Egypt: the 3300-year-old tomb of King Tut. ** Studies of the body of King Tut reveal something interesting—possible evidence of murder.** First of all, x-rays of the mummy show a shard of bone in the brain cavity, possible evidence of a head wound. Second, examiners believe there is evidence of a blood clot at the base of the skull. Such a clot, they believe, would likely be the result of a blow to the head or base of the neck. Tiny bone fractures in Tut’s eye sockets also support the idea that the 18-year-old king was struck on the head. a. three major supporting details b. four major supporting details c. five major supporting details
There are 3 mentioned details: the x-ray, blot clot, and bone fractures.
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